When tile is removed it is frequently a two part process.
Removing underlay glue to concrete floor.
It had a heavy rubber underlay that was glued to the floor.
An adhesive remover will chemically softens the glue to make it easier to scrape.
Remove all baseboards to create the appropriate gap at the floor edges for expansion as recommended by the manufacturer.
The scraper can easily remove big chunks of the glue which helps get the job done more easily later.
Start by scraping the glue with a pry bar or scraper.
Remove as much of the carpet glue as possible by scraping it using a razor blade scraper.
If you are faced with removing carpet padding that is stuck to your cement floor don t give up hope quite yet.
Any advice on a good tool to get it off.
Carpet padding adhesive can be a concern for any homeowner taking steps to update his home.
Just a small area of concrete to remove the glue.
When removing carpet especially old carpet you never know what to expect when you get down to the padding.
Removing the glue from floors after a tile removal.
Here are some alternative methods to get carpet glue off of concrete that will protect your health and your wallet.
First the tile itself is taken up either cut pried or chiseled from the floor.
If a floor plank and underlayment or adhesive will not fit under the door casing cut the casing with a backsaw about 1 16 inch above the level of the new flooring.
How to remove carpet glue from a concrete floor without harsh cleaners.
If that doesn t get the glue off you will need to use a commercial adhesive stripper to soften and remove the glue.
Use the ironing method.
I ve pulled up a seagrass carpet that was laid over a concrete floor.
Use caution to prevent damage to wooden flooring.
Check clearance at the doorways.
Cover the glue on the concrete with newspapers.
How to remove carpet glue from a wood floor is a little more delicate than getting rid of glue on concrete.
However getting the adhesive off the concrete may prove to be more difficult.
Removing vinyl from concrete is similar to removing it from subfloor.
When the underlay comes up it leaves a rubber crumb glued firmly to the concrete.
Use the razor scraper to remove the glue once it is soft.
Apply the adhesive remover on the concrete floor following the instructions on the box.
Step 1 scraping the carpet glue.
